creating "Headlines", reduce it to a title, chunk the information
Cite authors and titles of sources alphabetically
Levels of Citation and Documentation forElementary Students Students as early as grade one can understand the rationale for giving credit for created works. They feel pride when their own work is exhibited, and teachers... can easily transfer this feeling of ownership to the works of others. Working backwards from the MLA citation format for grades 7 through 12, here are suggested citation formats for each of the other grades for the most common reference materials.(Works cited for grades 1 - 6) | Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 |
Tip - using the CC licensing options consider asking students how they would like others to use their work?
Blogging can be used to help students recognize and use ideas from others. When writing on a specific topic they might read their classmates blogs and write a blog post which identifies a classmates point of view which supports something they believe in. They would use the blogger's name and link back to their original post.
Ethical Use
Key Ideas
Computer use
Only touch your own computer and own folder.
Responsible use of recording devices (cameras, scanners, microphones, etc.)
Communication Courtesy (online or not)
Use kind words.
Use appropriate language. Select the best ways of communicating
Privacy/Safety
Don't share your passwords.
Ask mum, dad or teacher to help you if you are just starting to chat to new people on the computer. They can make sure you fill out any forms properly and safely.
Don't use your full name or give out other personal information.
Know that online communication is not always private
Using the Ideas and Information:
Assess the usefulness of information for inquiry or research needs using pre-established criteria
Evaluating and ChoosingOrganize ideas and information in logical sequences
Make notes
Examine collected information to identify categories or aspects of a topic that need more research
Synthesizing
Cite authors and titles of sources alphabetically
Levels of Citation and Documentation for Elementary Students
Students as early as grade one can understand the rationale for giving credit for created works. They feel pride when their own work is exhibited, and teachers... can easily transfer this feeling of ownership to the works of others. Working backwards from the MLA citation format for grades 7 through 12, here are suggested citation formats for each of the other grades for the most common reference materials. (Works cited for grades 1 - 6)
| Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 |
Tip - using the CC licensing options consider asking students how they would like others to use their work?
BibMe - is an online citation generator
Ethical Use
Key IdeasPreparing | Finding | Using | Sharing | Evaluating |